It’s officially Fall—and wow, the weather is finally matching the calendar. Cool mornings, crunchy leaves, cozy vibes, and all things pumpkin. Yesterday, school was out for Yom Kippur, so my son and I headed to Cox Farms for their Fall Festival. My husband was fasting and reflecting—aka enjoying a quiet house without us—which, let’s be […]
Being a Good Human: The Ultimate Life Hack
The other day I saw someone wearing a shirt that said, “Be a good human.” And I thought… well, duh. But then again, the fact that it even needs to be written on a T-shirt tells you something, right? And honestly, isn’t it kind of wild that we even need that message? But we do. […]
Do What Makes You Happy — Birthday Edition
Today is my birthday. Usually, this is the part where I write a long, deep, reflective post about everything I learned this past year—life lessons, growth, all that jazz. But honestly? I decided to take the pressure off myself and just…write. No grand thesis, no “top 10 lessons from 45 years (ahem, I mean 38) […]
Why Excellence Feels Better Than Perfection
I was listening to a podcast the other day – probably Mel Robbins (because let’s be honest, I’m a little obsessed) – and she was interviewing someone about the idea of excellence. One of the questions that came up was this: “If you were being paid $1 million, how would you do X?” How would […]
The Power of Not Feeling Ready (and doing it anyway)
So…I did a thing almost two weeks ago. I competed in the Regional Athlete Games—an athletic competition for Burn Boot Camp trainers. Think of it like our members’ Level Up Games but with one big difference: no modifications allowed. You lift the weight that’s written, you do the reps, you do the movement exactly as […]
Why This Summer Felt Different — in the Best Way
You can feel it in the air—summer is winding down. Families are wrapping up their last-minute getaways, teachers are heading in for workdays, and the back-to-school sales (and somehow Halloween decorations!) are everywhere. This morning, my husband and I were reflecting on how our European vacation made this summer feel different. For the first time […]
Calm-ish is the New Calm
I just finished reading Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself, and wow… it was a game-changer. One of those books I’ll definitely come back to, because there’s so much to unpack. But the biggest takeaway for me? The power of self-regulation. When you’re overwhelmed—tired, touched out, or just running on fumes—it’s so easy to snap. […]
Balance-ing in a Chaotic World
Our world is in a bit of a state right now. As I write this, the U.S. just dropped bombs in Iran, the president casually dropped the f-bomb while talking to the press, and everything feels… unhinged. That’s the backdrop we’re all trying to navigate while attempting to keep our own systems running. It’s like […]
A Small Reminder in a Loud World
I feel like I start every blog post like this—but honestly, there’s a lot going on right now. Globally, politically, emotionally… it’s chaos. Protests. Bombings. Political violence. Deep division. The headlines are heavy, and the weight of it all can feel unbearable. It’s overwhelming, unpredictable, and often just plain heartbreaking. If you’ve been here for a while, […]
Finding Pause in the Summer Rush
It’s that time of year again. Graduations, end-of-year parties, half days, school countdowns, seniors riding out their last few days—it’s all buzzing with that electric energy of almost summer. You can feel it in the air. Parents are asking themselves the age-old question: “What the heck am I going to do with these kids all day?” […]